Your home may be a comforting place of refuge, but it could also cause an unexpected—and definitely unwanted—lawsuit. While some unfortunate incidents lie beyond your control, others can easily be prevented if you take proper precautions. Here are 7 ways to ward off home-related legal issues, potentially saving you time and money down the road.
Whether yours is an open-plan nook or a separate, formal dining room, comfortably fitting the whole gang around the table often proves to be a challenge—especially when the same space also needs to accommodate tableware, linen, and accessory storage. Fortunately, there's more than one way to maximize square footage and make your dining room feel bigger than it really is. Read on for ideas!
Brew your way to a hardier, healthier garden using this guide to compost tea.
Besides the right soil, sufficient sunlight, and neither too much nor too little water, there's one more thing that any thriving houseplant requires—protection from invasive pests.
This Halloween, it's all treats and no tricks! You'll have no need to worry about smashed or rotting pumpkins when you create a jack-o'-lantern from classic candy pails.
From their travel trailer beginnings, mobile homes have evolved into finely tuned—and in some cases rather luxurious—permanent, full-time abodes.
Open your medicine cabinet and you'll probably find several half-filled bottles of fingernail polish. Before tossing the containers, try one of these 10 unusual household uses for the beauty staple.
Wow guests by serving up snacks or drinks on a platter that's truly one-of-a-kind.
Light up your backyard without attracting any bugs to the party when you build this trendy design for a DIY tiki torch.
Make a planter box from scratch this weekend and you'll be seeing green in even the tiniest outdoor space this season.
Transform your basic backyard into an peaceful outdoor oasis with the soft melodies of this handmade ornament.
Here's a bright idea: Light up the dimmest corner of your living area with a customizable lamp. While its modern copper design may look like it cost a fortune, this DIY fixture comes in well under budget.
Open up space in your linen closet with a DIY storage project that will display your blankets attractively and keep them close at hand all year long.
Keep your coffee mug collection on display between brews using this unique handmade tree.
Arrange a collection of treasured keepsakes behind the glass of a shadow box for an impressive (and protective) at-home art exhibit.
Construct a convenient, over-the-armrest side table from scratch in a single afternoon, and wind up with the perfect place to rest your drink (and TV dinner) come movie night!
Enhance ordinary string lights with a festively floral makeover that will brighten your space—and mood.
Start this brag-worthy backyard bench one afternoon, and you'll be sitting on it roasting marshmallows before sunset. Trust us: This DIY is so simple, even a beginning woodworker can tackle it!
Greet guests with a chipper "Hello!" right at the door when you adorn your entrance with this simple and sunny DIY welcome mat.
Kool-Aid is a summertime staple in many American households. But did you know that this drink mix can do more than satisfy your thirst? Here are 11 surprising reasons to keep a few extra packets of the sweet, brightly colored powder on hand.